RMC CLASS OF ‘55
NOOSA HEADS REUNION MAY 2010
Instruction No 2
28 February 2010
To: Classmates, Partners and Friends
My first task is to request your forbearance for the delay in sending this missive. I had hoped to have it out a month ago but circumstances dictated otherwise. Nevertheless, you still have a couple of months’ notice which I hope should suffice.
As of today we have 55 firm commitments to attend the Reunion. The drop in numbers from 64 is almost solely due to health issues for some of our people. There is a possibility that a few more will make it but, in my opinion, 60 will be the maximum number of attendees. I have contacted all those affected in this way and will be able to brief you all in Noosa in May.
Personal Accounts and Dietary Needs
Annex A is a critical part of our financial planning, and I seek your cooperation in confirming your attendance at the various planned activities ASAP. We also need to have advice of any specific medical or dietary requirements as soon as possible – please advise me of such requirements when you return your account document to me.
Programme
There are a couple of minor changes to the program I outlined in my original instruction (see Annex A page 1 of that document). They are:
- Day 1 The timing for the Meet ‘n’ Greet function is now 1700 to 2030 hours. It was felt that the extra half an hour would be useful to you on your arrival. Please note the time as transport will leave Noosa Springs Resort for the Catalina Wharf 1630 hours sharp on the 11th. You’ll need to take this time into account when planning your arrival time in Noosa Heads. (See Note 1 below.)
- Day 2 End-of-day drinks will be available at Noosa Springs as this will simplify our transport arrangements. We will probably plan for a small bus or coach to take non-Noosa Springs guests back to Noosa Heads at about 1830 hours.
- Day 3 There has been no change to the Day 3 program.
Transport
Annex B contains information about our coach services and airport shuttle services; and also car hire facilities in Noosa should anyone require a personal vehicle during their time here.
Note 1: Our preferred transport provider has suggested that it would be helpful if we have your mobile phone numbers, especially for out-of-state attendees on Day 1. This would help if any transport problems occur. Please provide these to us and we will ensure that the bus company is advised accordingly.
Attendance and Accommodation
I am happy to report that 39 of us will be staying at Noosa Springs. This will help to simplify transportation arrangements and will also provide opportunities for more non-activity contact for the majority of attendees. (See Annex C for the list of attendees and Annex D for attendee contact details during the reunion.)
Identification
You will receive a personal name card when you board the ‘Catalina’ on Day 1, 11 May. It would help if those of you who will be attending with accompanying partners or friends could let me know their surnames, please.Summary
At this stage we hope that this paper gives you sufficient background to help you plan your own movements to and from Noosa Heads. We look forward to seeing you all in May. Keep well and travel safely.
for the ‘Queensland Connection’
Annexes:
A – Your Reunion Account
B – Transportation
C – Attendees
D – Attendee Contact Details
P.W. Blyth
PO Box 858
NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567
28 February 2010
Name: .........................................................
Annex A: YOUR REUNION ACCOUNT
Your individual account will be based on your responses about your attendance at the various reunion activities.
Several of the planned activities require payment in advance or, at best, on the day. Therefore, will you please forward to me your cheque together with a completed copy of the table below at your earliest convenience, but in any case no later than Friday, 7 April.
Cheques should be made payable to ‘P. Blyth – Class of ’55 Reunion’ and sent to the address above.
ATTENDANCE REGISTER
Day/Activity |
Per Capita Cost |
Number Attending |
Extension |
Remarks |
11 May: Meet ‘n’ Greet |
$90.00 |
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‘Catalina’ Jazz Cruise |
12 May: Hinterland Tour |
$75.00 |
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Includes lunch and winery visit |
12 May: End-of-Day Drinks |
$20.00 |
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Noosa Springs Resort |
13 May: Eumundi/Noosa tour |
$75.00 |
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Includes lunch, ferry trip and Hastings St/Laguna Bay exploration |
13 May: Final Dinner |
$120.00 |
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Noosa Springs – includes pre-dinner drinks |
Possible Total |
$380.00 |
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Total Due: |
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Notes:
- Meet ‘n’ Greet includes boat hire, transport to and from the vessel, drinks and catering on board, and cost of the jazz band.
- Day 2 includes coach transport and visits to Mary Cairncross Park, Montville, lunch, a winery visit, and optional end-of-day drinks for an hour at Noosa Springs Resort.
- Day 3 includes the visit to Eumundi, lunch on the Noosa riverside at Trio’s restaurant, a ferry trip back to Noosa Heads, Hastings Street walkabout, and transport to accommodation at Noosa Heads.
- Day 3’s final dinner includes pre-dinner drinks in the Sunset Lounge of Noosa Springs and dinner in the main function room of the resort.
- Please note that class funds and your registration fees will be used to minimise costs to you as far as possible.
- Golf – Those who may be interested in a game of golf on Friday, 14 May at Tewantin/Noosa Golf Club should contact Peter Blyth directly on (07) 5474 5685 or (07) 5474 5477. Cost of hire clubs, carts and green fees are approximately $75.00 per head.
Annex B TRANSPORTATION
Airport Shuttle Services
*VIP Tours:
Brisbane/Noosa or Noosa/Brisbane
1 to 6 passengers @ $176.00 per trip
Noosa/Maroochydore or Maroochydore/Noosa – 1 to 6 passengers @ $99.00 per trip
Contacts: Landline (07) 5447 6225
Gail Murray – Mobile: 0412 077 982
Ray Murray – Mobile: 0412 407 942
* This is our preferred local transport service provider.
SunAir:
Brisbane/Noosa/Brisbane only
Door-to-door @ $48.00 per person one way
Contact: Amanda
Tel: (07) 5477 0888
Henry’s Airport Bus Service:
Maroochydore Airport/Noosa Maroochydore Airport
Door-to-door $25.00 per person one way
Contact: Peter
Tel: (07) 5474 0199
Col’s Shuttle:
Brisbane/Noosa or Noosa/Brisbane
Door-to-door $40.00 per person one way
Maroochydore/Noosa or Noosa/Maroochydore - $20.00 per person one way
Contact: Linda Philip
Tel: (07) 5450 5933
Note: If attendees with to organise group bookings with any of these providers, competitive rates are available.
Coaches for our Daily Activities
We will be using 21-seater coaches for local trips from VIP Tours and a 60-seater coach from Wests National for Day 2. A schedule will be available on your arrival in Noosa.
Hire Cars
The following contacts may be useful for any attendees who wish to hire a vehicle while staying on the Sunshine Coast. Normal hire venues are also available at both Sunshine Cost (Maroochydore) and Brisbane Airports.
Europcar: Noosa Heads – Tel. (07) 5447 3777
Maroochydore Airport – Tel. (07) 5448 9955
[Also check www.europcar.com.au for special offers.]
Budget: Noosa Heads – Tel. (07) 5474 2820
Maroochydore Airport – Tel. (07) 5448 7455
Avis: Noosa Heads – Tel. (07) 5447 4933
Maroochydore Airport – Tel. (07) 5443 5055
Annex C ATTENDEES
As at the date of this instruction, the following people will be attending the Reunion:
Colin Bannister |
Helen Van Gelder |
George Barnard |
David Wise and Virginia Greasley |
Pam Barr |
Brian and Beth Wright |
Peter and Julia Blyth |
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Phil and Maureen Chaplin |
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Adrian and Julienne Clunies-Ross |
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John and Diana Coates |
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Lyn Cummings |
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Miles and Mavis Farmer |
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Neil and Ann Felton |
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Bill Fleming |
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Geoff and Diana Fry |
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Warren and Colleen Hardy |
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Bill and Merle Hoffman |
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Len and Beth Johnson |
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Jack and Brenda Kelly |
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Ray and Lois Kennedy |
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Neville Lindsay |
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Ian and Robin Mackay |
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Geoff and Margaret Markham |
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John McConaghy |
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Bill Mostyn |
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Gordon Murphy |
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Peter Murray and Chris Moore |
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Jocelyn Newman |
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Peter and Rosemary Phillips |
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Alex and Sue Smith |
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Brian and Kaye Stanton |
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Peter and Ann Tedder |
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Lachie and Pat Thomson |
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Annex D ATTENDEE CONTACT DETAILS
This attachment has been included so that you can contact fellow attendees while they are in Noosa if you wish.
Those staying at Noosa Springs Resort are listed immediately below. An in-house telephone list will be provided for each of you once room details have been finalised.
Noosa Springs Guests: (Reception is 5440 3333)
Colin Bannister |
George Barnard |
Pam Barr |
Peter and Julia Blyth |
Phil and Maureen Chaplin |
Adrian and Julienne Clunies-Ross |
John and Di Coates |
Lyn Cummings |
Miles and Mavis Farmer |
Neil and Ann Felton |
Bill Fleming |
Geoff and Diana Fry |
Warren and Colleen Hardy |
Jack and Brenda Kelly |
Nev Lindsay |
Ian and Robin Mackay |
John McConaghy |
Bill Mostyn |
Gordon Murphy |
Peter Murray and Chris Moore |
Jocelyn Newman |
Alex and Sue Smith |
Peter and Ann Tedder |
Helen Van Gelder |
Brian and Beth Wright |
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‘Off Site’ Contact Details:
Sheraton Noosa Resort: Tel: 5449 4888
Len and Beth Johnson Ray and Lois Kennedy
Netanya Noosa: Tel: 5447 4722
Geoff and Margaret Markham
Peter and Rosemary Phillips: Tel: 0424 250 550
Coolum
David Wise and Virginia Greasley: Tel: 5447 5153
109 Noosa Drive via Lunar Crescent
Noosa Heads
Bill and Merle Hoffman: Tel: 5445 2349
21 Earnest Lane
Sippy DownsBrian and Kaye Stanton: Tel: 5474 3908
303 Gympie Terrace
NoosavilleLachie and Pat Thomson: TBA